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I have completed my diploma in mechanical engineering. Also i have an 2 years experience in production. So tell mi please how to join merchant navy?

# Of course, you are definitely eligible for joining any course for merchant navy. The other details regarding it are mentioned below.

# Merchant Navy is one of the one of the most wonderful career option after 10+2.

# The profession of merchant navy is most suitable and ideal for those who are highly interested in adventure, travelling in different places, meeting new persons,

# Following courses are available (along with required minimum educational qualification) before joining merchant navy are mentioned below:

* 4 months Pre-sea course (for general duty) on the basis of matriculation
* 3 months Pre-Sea course (for deck rating) on the basis of matriculation
* 3 months Pre-Sea course (for engine rating) on the basis of matriculation
* 4 months Pre-Sea course (for saloon rating) on the basis of matriculation
* 3 months course (for deck cadets) on the basis of intermediate
* 1 years course for mechanical engineering degree holder
* 2 years course for diploma in engineering discipline
* 3 years bachelor degree in Nautical Science on the basis of intermediate
* 4 years bachelor degree in Marine Engineering on the basis of intermediate

# Names of few institutes/colleges offering courses in merchant navy are mentioned below:

* C.V. Raman College of Engineering, Kolkata
* CMC Maritime Academy, Chennai
* Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training Post Sea Training Centre, Chennai
* School of Seamanship and Nautical Engineering, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
* GKM College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai
* Coimbatore Marine College, Coimbatore
* Marine Training Academy, Daman
* NUSI Maritime Academy, Goa
* Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies & Research, Haldia
* T. S. Chanakya, Navi Mumbai
* Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Mumbai
* Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research, Mumbai

# Required age limit:

* Minimum age: 16 years
* Maximum age: 25 years

After completing diploma in Mechanical Engineering you have to do Pre-sea course.course. Pre-Sea course is a one year course which is conducted by various Merchant Navy & Marine Engineer Institute in India.

After completing this course you can get entry in Merchant Navy as a engineer.

Age must be in between 19.5 to 25 years.

Male candidates can apply for this.